Senior Quantity Surveyor Ref 180926

Danaher & Walsh Group; Huntingdon, Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Danaher & Walsh Group is seeking a Managing Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial management for the alliance programme in Huntingdon/Peterborough with hybrid working. You will oversee cost information, budgets, forecasts and contract performance while mentoring junior team members and building strong stakeholder relationships.

The role requires membership of a recognized body (RICS/CICES/CIOB), NEC3/4 knowledge, strong procurement and risk management skills, and a degree in Quantity Surveying.

Qualifications

• Membership of a relevant professional body required.
• Proven experience with NEC3/4 contracts and procurement processes.
• Experience in cost control, budgeting and value management.

Responsibilities

• Promote commercial assurance across the programme and AMP8 objectives.
• Lead commercial and cost assurance with effective cost control and risk mitigation.
• Provide contractual support to the Commercial Lead and ensure obligations are met.
• Forecasting aligned to programme and WBS structures with monthly SAP updates.
• Update SAP with planning and forecasting data.
• Own alliance commercial position and cost/ performance forecasting.
• Support Early Warning, Risk Reduction meetings and drive risk management culture.
• Support Purchase Order process and procurement alignment.

Skills

RICS

CICES

CIOB

NEC3/4 Accreditation

Procurement Knowledge

Contract Administration

Risk Management

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Job Title: Managing Quantity Surveyor
Location: HUNTINGDON / PETERBOROUGH - HYBRID WORKING
Salary: Based on Experience
Job Type: Full-time

What you will be doing as our Senior Quantity Surveyor

The Senior Quantity Surveyor (Central) leads the commercial management and assurance of cost information, driving robust cost control, risk mitigation and contractual performance. The SQS provides strategic commercial insight to support decision-making and is responsible for calculating the alliance programme pool, forecasting costs, and ensuring adherence to contractual commercial terms. The role mentors junior team members and builds strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, alongside contributing to continuous improvement, innovation, and sustainable delivery while upholding Anglian Water’s commercial, safety, and performance standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote commercial assurance across all aspects of the programme, ensuring alignment with AMP8 objectives.
• Lead the management of commercial and cost assurance across the alliance, ensuring effective cost control, value optimisation, and risk mitigation, while upholding the highest standards of quality and safety.
• Provide expert commercial and contractual support to the Commercial Lead and Commercial Performance Manager, ensuring all obligations are met and risks are proactively managed and mitigated.
• Provide senior oversight of forecasting aligned to programme and WBS structures, ensuring accurate and timely monthly updates within SAP.
• Update SAP with accurate planning and forecasting data, ensuring consistency with financial and project controls.
• Own the calculation of the alliance commercial position, including cost and performance forecasting.
• Proactively support the Early Warning process and Risk Reduction Meetings, ensuring risks are identified early, effectively communicated, and mitigated, while driving a culture of proactive risk management across the project team.
• Support the Purchase Order process, ensuring compliance with procurement procedures, accurate financial coding, and alignment with budgets, while driving best practice across the team.

Key Skills & Qualifications

• Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., RICS, CICES, CIOB)
• Experience with industry-recognised contracts e.g. NEC, JCT
• Knowledge of contracts and law
• NEC3/4 Accreditation
• Understanding and experience of procurement
• Experience of contract administration/Tier 2 Management/Risk Management
• Educated to degree level (or equivalent) in a relevant subject i.e. Quantity Surveying
• Proven experience and in-depth knowledge working in a relevant role in construction, infrastructure, or related industries, independently managing own portfolio of work
• Extensive hands-on experience with pre- and post-contract QS duties (budgeting, variations, valuations, final accounts) with a strong understanding of QS practices and experience in cash flow management
• Extensive experience working with Clients, contractors, and a multidisciplinary team across multiple project stages, including operating with peers in other disciplines (e.g., Project Management).

Equal Opportunities
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.